Tom Stevenson World Encyclopedia of Champagne Sparkling Wine,Tom Stevenson World Encyclopedia of Champagne Sparkling Wine

A country-by-country guide, from the finest Champagnes of France to the lesser-known sparkling wine producers of China, this extraordinary work takes you to five continents and to all the countries where serious sparkling wine is produced. More than 2,000 producers from around the world are rated on a 100-point global scale with an in-depth analysis of their history, method of production and style of wine. New photography and maps vividly enrich this beautiful edition of Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine. Trying to compile a list of all the people who have helped in the process of making this book is a challenge as so many people have contributed in one way or another. First of all, thank you Jon Croft and Emily North and the rest of the team at Absolute. It has been a pleasure making this book a reality together. Also our editor Ruth Arnold has been a key contributor in the making. We are grateful to Dr Andrew Pirie for sharing his groundbreaking world map on suitable climates for sparkling winemaking. Also, gratitude is in order for Dr Tony Jordan, who, during the process of writing this edition and in between the editions, has continuously made himself available for consultation on numerous matters ranging from viticulture and vinification to sparkling winemaking around the world. Any technical errors are entirely of our own making, not Tony's!,A country-by-country guide, from the finest Champagnes of France to the lesser-known sparkling wine producers of China, this extraordinary work takes you to five continents and to all the countries where serious sparkling wine is produced. More than 2,000 producers from around the world are rated on a 100-point global scale with an in-depth analysis of their history, method of production and style of wine. New photography and maps vividly enrich this beautiful edition of Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine. Trying to compile a list of all the people who have helped in the process of making this book is a challenge as so many people have contributed in one way or another. First of all, thank you Jon Croft and Emily North and the rest of the team at Absolute. It has been a pleasure making this book a reality together. Also our editor Ruth Arnold has been a key contributor in the making. We are grateful to Dr Andrew Pirie for sharing his groundbreaking world map on suitable climates for sparkling winemaking. Also, gratitude is in order for Dr Tony Jordan, who, during the process of writing this edition and in between the editions, has continuously made himself available for consultation on numerous matters ranging from viticulture and vinification to sparkling winemaking around the world. Any technical errors are entirely of our own making, not Tony's!.